Business Details
Trusted Fire Alarm System Design & Engineering
At Unicad, we specialize in fire alarm system design and engineering services, delivering precise, code-compliant solutions that protect lives and property. Our team of NICET-certified professionals brings decades of expertise to every project, ensuring adherence to national and local standards. We serve electrical contractors, engineers, and facility owners, providing clear, buildable drawings that streamline permitting and construction. Our family-owned business prioritizes integrity, accountability, and long-term partnerships, offering responsive communication and dependable schedules. With three NICET Level IV-certified designers and additional certified staff, we combine technical excellence with a commitment to client success.Our services include pre-bid documentation, security infrastructure design, and code analysis, tailored to meet project-specific requirements. By focusing exclusively on fire alarm systems, we deliver specialized expertise that generalist CAD shops cannot match. Our mission is to ensure every project moves forward smoothly, with documents that pass AHJ review and minimize field complications. Clients trust us for our precision, reliability, and dedication to advancing industry standards through continuous professional development.
Services
Fire Alarm Design
Shop Drawings
Security Infrastructure Design
Pre-Bid Services
Code Compliance Analysis
Highlights and features
- NICET-certified design professionals with decades of experience
- Specialized focus on fire alarm systems, not general CAD services
- Code-compliant designs reducing permitting and construction delays
- Family-owned commitment to integrity and client partnerships
- Proven track record with electrical contractors and facility owners
Associations and certifications
- NICET Certified
Services
Fire Alarm Design
Our fire alarm design service creates detailed, code-compliant plans tailored to project-specific requirements. We ensure adherence to NFPA 72, IFC, and NEC standards while optimizing system functionality. Contractors benefit from reduced field complications and streamlined AHJ approvals through our precision-engineered documentation.
Shop Drawings
Custom shop drawings provide exact specifications for fire alarm system installations. We incorporate device locations, wiring diagrams, and code requirements to eliminate construction delays. Our documents ensure accurate material ordering and efficient field implementation for electrical contractors.
Security Infrastructure Design
We design comprehensive security infrastructure including CCTV and access control systems. Our plans specify device placement, cabling routes, and integration with fire alarm systems. Detailed documentation ensures seamless installation by third-party contractors while maintaining code compliance.
Pre-Bid Services
Our pre-bid design services help contractors create accurate proposals. We analyze project specifications and local codes to develop bid documents that minimize cost overruns. This service enables contractors to win jobs with confidence in project feasibility and compliance.
Code Compliance Analysis
We conduct thorough code analysis using IFC, IBC, and NFPA standards to ensure designs meet all regulatory requirements. Our expertise identifies potential compliance issues early, reducing costly revisions during permitting and inspection phases for facility owners.
Questions
What fire alarm system certifications does UniCAD hold?
Our team includes three NICET Level IV-certified professionals in Fire Alarm Systems, the highest industry certification, along with additional Level II and I certified designers.
Do you provide security system design services?
Yes, we offer security infrastructure design for CCTV and access control systems, with detailed documentation for device placement, cabling, and code compliance.
How do your shop drawings benefit contractors?
Our precise shop drawings reduce field complications by providing exact specifications, minimizing permitting delays, and ensuring accurate material ordering for fire alarm installations.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Hooper, Utah, we provide design services nationwide through digital collaboration with contractors, engineers, and facility owners.
Can you assist with pre-bid documentation?
Yes, we create detailed bid documents analyzing project specifications and local codes to help contractors submit accurate, competitive proposals.
How do you ensure code compliance?
We design to NFPA 72, IFC, IBC, NEC, and local standards, conducting thorough regulatory reviews to ensure all documents pass AHJ inspections on the first attempt.
